Lab Associate - Process Development - Operations

Lab Associate
- Process Development
- Operations

Position Summary

Shift: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

100% on-site

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year.

Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

The Process Development Operations, Lab Associate will accurately, timely, and safely perform a variety of tasks in Process Development laboratories that support external client projects and internal technology development work by performing routine, essential lab support assignments including equipment maintenance and cleaning, lab material stocking, general lab cleaning, and 5S organization. This work will involve applying technical knowledge in the use of standard laboratory equipment and procedures.

The role:

• Perform routine lab support activities including equipment cleaning, maintenance, and lab organization
• Prepare solutions and media following Batch Production Record (BPR) specifications
• Support sample management activities including labeling, tracking, and submissions
• Assist with lab inventory, material management, and consumable stocking
• Maintain lab organization and 5S standards, including executing and documenting audits
• Execute general lab maintenance tasks such as autoclaving, dishwashing, and equipment upkeep
• Support preventative maintenance activities for laboratory equipment
• Partner with cross-functional teams (PD, AD, CLD, R&D) to support program execution
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and SOPs to ensure compliance
• Assist with lab logistics and workflow coordination to ensure efficient operations

The candidate:

• High School Diploma with 5+ years of related experience, OR
• Associate's degree in Chemistry or related science with no experience required, OR
• Bachelor's degree (non-STEM acceptable per JD)
• Ability to perform routine laboratory support tasks (cleaning, stocking, maintenance, basic prep)
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced lab setting
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team-based, cross-functional environment

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market.

Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

Personal initiative. Dynamic pace. Meaningful work.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.